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Introduction
Food products have a rich and diverse history, evolving over the years to meet the changing tastes and needs of societies. From the early cultivation of staple crops like wheat and rice to the modern era of packaged snacks, the journey of food products has been marked by innovation and cultural exchange. -
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Coca Cola
Coca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink that was by Dr. John S. Pemberton in 1886. It is currently one of the most popular and widely consumed beverages in the world. The Coca-Cola Company, Headquarter in Atlanta, Georgia, is the producer of this iconic drink. Wright, Annette C. “For God, Country and Coca-Cola: The Unauthorized History of the Great American Soft Drink and the Company That Makes It.” Southern Cultures 1.2 (1995): 258–260. Web. -
Aunt Jemima
Aunt Jemima Syrup Bottle. Retrieved from the Digital Public Library of America, http://collections.si.edu/search/results.htm?q=record_ID=nmah_1297788&repo=DPLA. (Accessed March 24, 2024.) -
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Aunt Jemima
Aunt Jemima is a well-known brand of pancake mix and syrup that has been around since 1889. It was originally based on a fictional character, but the brand has evolved and recently underwent a re-branding to promote inclusivity and and diversity. The new name and image has yet to be revealed. Wilson, Samantha. Aunt Jemima: 5 Things To Know About Iconic Syrup As It’s Renamed & Given New Logo After BLM Backlash. Los Angeles: Penske Business Corporation, 2021. Print. -
Fritos
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.). [Fritos Sack]. 1949-08-26. Retrieved from the Digital Public Library of America, https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1242411/. (Accessed March 24, 2024.) -
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Fritos
Frito-Lay is a popular snack food company known for its wide variety of chips. The company was founded in 1932 and is a subsidiary of PepsiCo. Frito Lay produced iconic chip brands such as Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, etc. Peckenpaugh, Douglas J. “The History of Innovation at Frito-Lay.” Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery 106.9 (2017): 12–17. Print. -
Conclusion
The story of food is a journey through innovation and culture. From ancient preservation methods to today's sustainable and health-focused trends, food reflects our society's changes and tastes. As we move forward, the industry will keep evolving, blending tradition with new flavors and mindful practices, continuing the rich narrative of our global food heritage.
